‘Forestry’ Information
Written by admin on 18 May 2022
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Last week, Manitouwadge High School (MNHS) students and staff welcomed Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation (NFMC) General Manager Carmelo Notarbartolo. Nortabartolo shared a presentation with students from several classes and also had something to leave with the [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 10 May 2022
WAWA, ON – See the post below from the Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation for information about their recent visit to Michipicoten High School. RELATED LINKS Click here to visit the NFMC’s Facebook page. Click here to visit the NFMC’s website. [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 06 May 2022
HEARST, ON – Read the post below to learn more about how the Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation’s (NFMC) recent donation of a virtual reality headset system to Hearst High School will help the students explore potential careers. RELATED LINKS Click here to visit the [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 06 September 2021
Out of province resources Forest fire fighting equipment has been provided to Ontario from Quebec, New Brunswick and Alberta. Regional fire situations: September 5, 2021 (*please note that the next update will be published tomorrow, Tuesday, September 7) Northeast region One new wildland fire was [Read more]
Written by admin on 16 July 2021
UPDATE: “The Industrial Road will remain closed at KM 52 (White Otter Bridge) until remedial work can be completed – an estimated 2-3 months. The route outlined in the current detour (first image pictured below) has signage posted along the roads to guide users. [Read more]
Written by admin on 14 July 2021
UPDATE: “The Industrial Road is now closed at KM 52 due to unforseen circumstances requiring an engineering inspection for safety. Click here for a map showing the available detour.” From Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation (NFMC). RELATED LINKS CLICK HERE to view [Read more]
Written by admin on 09 July 2021
Please be advised: “Replacement of culverts and maintenance of bridges on the Industrial Road between Manitouwadge and Caramat will begin the week of July 12, 2021. The road is not closed, although lengthy delays are expected. Please drive cautiously. To view a full map of road work [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 21 April 2021
Province seeks public input into draft wild pig strategy and updates to Invasive Species Act MNRF is looking for your input on a draft strategy on how Ontario intends to address the threat of wild pigs in the province. #InvasiveSpecies Find out more: https://t.co/K0iZTUD22C [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay OPP on 01 March 2021
THUNDER BAY, ON – On March 4, 2021 at approximately 1:43 p.m. officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen Tree Farm skidder from the area of Allan/Earl Road in Marks Township. The skidder was last seen in the summer of 2020 [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 30 March 2020
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry wants to remind the public that non-resident hunters must use the services of a licenced outfitter while hunting bears in Ontario. In May 2018, conservation officers with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, with assistance from the Canada [Read more]
Written by Workplace Safety North on 13 December 2019
“Safe Driving on Forest Roads” course piloted across province NORTH BAY, ON – Concerned with the safety of community members and workers accessing Ontario forests, a new health and safety training program is now available across the province. The “Safe Driving on Forest Roads” course from [Read more]
Written by admin on 17 November 2019
Ontario needs the help of hunters to keep a fatal wildlife disease out of the province The Ontario government is seeking the help of hunters as it takes steps to ensure sustainable wildlife populations and continued hunting opportunities for future generations. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 03 September 2019
Government of Canada investment enables local sawmill to expand its operations and reach new markets Nickel Belt- Greater Sudbury An important local employer will be undertaking a significant expansion and creating a number of well-paying jobs thanks to a Government of Canada investment of $ [Read more]
Written by Ontario Conservation Officers Association on 24 August 2019
OWEN SOUND, ON – The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) is pleased to announce that Marco Grigio has been selected as the 2019 Conservation Officer of the Year. Marco currently works for the Thunder Bay Enforcement Unit also previously working in Armstrong in the Nipigon District. [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 02 August 2019
Convicted: D & G Logging Ltd., 168 Government Road, Kapuskasing, Ontario, a small logging company near Manitouwadge, Ontario Location of Worksite: Near Long Pond Road in the Big Pic Forest north of Wawa and Lake Superior. Description of Offence: A worker was killed when the boom of a [Read more]